Opening your door and finding your home sparkling clean gives a magical feeling. A reputable cleaning company with full-time maid services can do great wonders for your home, not to mention your sanity.
Mopped floors, spotless windows, and dusted cabinets and shelves are some of the things you must expect. However, the best providers can offer extra services you might not have thought of. The cost of professional cleaning services will depend on the extent of the cleaning, along with the specialized services your house needs.
This guide provides helpful information on house cleaning services and rates.
The Cost of Professional Cleaning Services
Rates will vary depending on your home’s size and the services you want to receive. Another factor is frequency. There are some providers offering lower rates for weekly cleanings as opposed to monthly or bimonthly. Extra charges can apply for cleaning windows, fireplaces, refrigerators, and high ceilings and shelves. If your property is located outside the provider’s service area, they may also charge a certain fee for travel.
A professional cleaning company may charge you by square foot or by the hour. If you will only need to clean one room, by-the-hour rates are more cost-effective. But if your entire house should be cleaned, computing rates by square foot is a better option.
Professional cleaners can do multiple chores around your house. To guarantee a good deal, you must request quotes from different service providers. There are some cleaning companies that offer package deals or special rates. To reach a fair price, you can negotiate with the service provider.
Tips for Saving Money on Home Cleaning
There are things you can do to cut the cost of professional home cleanings.
- Perform other cleaning tasks yourself
If you hire a cleaning service on a weekly basis, you can cut down on cleaning time by doing several things beforehand. For instance, you can quickly dust open surfaces and take out the trash. If you do more small jobs, professional cleaners will do less on a weekly or monthly basis.
- Provide cleaning supplies
Have the cleaning supplies available for the professionals. You don’t have to pay extra for their supplies if it is cheaper for you to provide your own.
- Choose what they must clean
Although a professional cleaning company offers a wide variety of cleaning services, you don’t have to get all these offerings. You can choose certain rooms and areas in your home for them to clean. You can just let them clean the rooms that get a lot of traffic or those areas that need the most work. It may be easiest to create a schedule of priorities for them to follow.
- Stay on budget
Work with a company that offers all the required services at the right price. Don’t get the cheapest service or the most expensive. Instead, speak with the past clients and check online reviews to get an idea of what to expect. By doing so, you will most likely find a cleaning company that falls within your budget.
Common Cleaning Services
Apart from house cleaning, there are other cleaning services you can get. You can save time on most home cleaning projects depending on how much work you would want the professionals to do. Here are some of the popular cleaning services that these cleaners can handle:
- Carpet Cleaning
To keep your carpet in its good condition, vacuuming is a short-term solution. But this will also need periodic deep cleaning for it to last long. Have your carpet deep-cleaned every 12-18 months. You can also have it steamed cleaned or dry cleaned, although steam cleaning is the most preferred method.
- Window Cleaning
Have a professional clean your windows at least twice a year. Specialized chemicals may be required if your windows have a lot of grease and mineral deposits. To cut down on costs, make sure to regularly wash your windows with a soft cloth or sponge.
- Chimney Care
Regular chimney cleaning is important to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning and fires. Before sparking a fire in your fireplace, make sure that it is free from creosote, debris and leaves.
Since there is going to be a lot of debris and soot coming out during a chimney clean, your furniture and flooring should be covered with sheets and mats. You must be out of the room as well so you won’t inhale the soot.
- Steam Cleaning
Steam cleaning uses vaporized water to sanitize, clean and remove most buildup and stains. Steam cleaners are ideal for hard surfaces and for spot cleaning of softer materials. Since these machines generate vapor that is exceptionally hot, they can kill bacteria, mold, fungus and other allergens.
- Deep Cleaning
If you are planning a special event or preparing for the holidays, deep cleaning is a good idea. Hiring a pro to do the dirty work is highly recommended. Spring cleaning is the best time of the year to deep clean your house. But why limit it to once every year if deep cleaning can do great things for a positive outlook, good health and peace of mind?
- Ironing
Ironing is a house chore that most people usually put off until the last minute. With a professional ironing service, you can get your garments back as good as new in no time. Let the experts handle your ironing with attention to detail and utmost care.
Hiring a professional home cleaning company is an excellent way to take some of the chores off your to-do list, especially if you don’t have enough energy and time to do it yourself. But before hiring one, you must know what to expect and how to ensure that you get what you want from them. And once you try it, you will find that professional home cleaning is a worthy investment.
AUTHOR BIO
Rania Bellos launched Dust Busters Cleaning Services with the help and support of her husband after spending 15 years working in the banking and finance industry in France, Lebanon and the UAE. She welcomes the daily challenges and exciting opportunities provided by Dubai's highly competitive residential and commercial cleaning services market.
